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BATTERY INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
CAUTION:
NOTE:
CAUTION:
EB305001
ELECTRICAL
BATTERY INSPECTION
1. Remove:
S
Side covers (left and right)
Refer to “SIDE COVER, SEAT AND FUEL
TANK” section.
2. Inspect:
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Electrolyte level
Electrolyte level should be between the up-
per
1
and lower
2
level marks.
Electrolyte level is too low
Add electrolyte
to proper level.
Refill with distilled water only. Tap water
contains minerals which are harmful to a
battery.
3. Inspect:
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Battery terminals
Dirt
Clean with a wire brush.
Poor connection
Correct.
After cleaning the terminals, apply a light coat of
grease to the terminals.
4. Inspect:
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Breather hose
Obstruction
Remove.
Damage
Replace.
When inspecting the battery, make sure that
the breather hose is routed correctly. If the
breather hose is positioned in such a way as
to allow battery electrolyte or gas to come
into contact with the frame, this could dam-
age the motorcycle and ruin its finish.
5. Connect:
S
Breather hose
1
Make sure that the hose is properly attached
and routed.
6. Check:
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Specific gravity
Less than 1.280
Recharge the battery.
Charging Current:
0.7 amps / 10 hrs
Specific Gravity:
1.280 at 20
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